Guidebook for Weymouth

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Guidebook for Weymouth

Food Scene

yummy local indie pizza, sandwiches and salads. good food cheap. 5 minute walk or delivers!
Pizza Plus
12 Sea St
yummy local indie pizza, sandwiches and salads. good food cheap. 5 minute walk or delivers!
15+ local craft brews plus good classic "american food" at decent prices in a warm casual atmosphere. great meatloaf.
7 locals recommend
BEERWORKS (No. 5 Hingham)
18 Shipyard Dr
7 locals recommend
15+ local craft brews plus good classic "american food" at decent prices in a warm casual atmosphere. great meatloaf.
GREAT super thin crust gourmet ingredient pizza at a very reasonable price. take out, or sit in the very bright but cool looking small shop.
Stone Hearth Pizza
57 Leonard St
GREAT super thin crust gourmet ingredient pizza at a very reasonable price. take out, or sit in the very bright but cool looking small shop.
classic american seafood restaurant. not cheap. probably middle-towards-high on price.
Union Fish Seafood & Raw Bar
23 Shipyard Dr
classic american seafood restaurant. not cheap. probably middle-towards-high on price.
locally Famous burgers includes salmon, veggie, and portobello 'burgers' as well as traditional beef options. celebrity owned. get their early to avoid Long lines.
25 locals recommend
Wahlburgers
19 Shipyard Dr
25 locals recommend
locally Famous burgers includes salmon, veggie, and portobello 'burgers' as well as traditional beef options. celebrity owned. get their early to avoid Long lines.
very nice 'chi chi american' food, lovely warm setting, sometimes quiet live music. not cheap, but not 'top pricing'. moderate-higher end. highly recommended.
13 locals recommend
Tosca
14 North St
13 locals recommend
very nice 'chi chi american' food, lovely warm setting, sometimes quiet live music. not cheap, but not 'top pricing'. moderate-higher end. highly recommended.
a slightly less expensive (so very moderately priced for nice dining) version of tosca across the street, same owners. quiet lovely atmosphere. very highly recommended.
6 locals recommend
Caffe Tosca
15 North St
6 locals recommend
a slightly less expensive (so very moderately priced for nice dining) version of tosca across the street, same owners. quiet lovely atmosphere. very highly recommended.
12 min. drive some of the BEST SEAFOOD in greater boston metro. mostly fried but 'more healthy style' very lightly breaded /not oily. amazing clams, scallops, onion rings, lobster. TAKE OUT ONLY
Hingham Lobster Pound
4 Broad Cove Rd
12 min. drive some of the BEST SEAFOOD in greater boston metro. mostly fried but 'more healthy style' very lightly breaded /not oily. amazing clams, scallops, onion rings, lobster. TAKE OUT ONLY
nearby coffee shop. independent, good coffee and pastry, nice open atmosphere, quite large.
Brewed Awakenings Hingham Center
19 Main Street
nearby coffee shop. independent, good coffee and pastry, nice open atmosphere, quite large.
not really a cafe. nice chi-chi american resstaurant, medium prices, nice warm atmosphere, good interior design, very small, in cute walkable original old downtown. 10 minute drive, 20 min bike.
9 locals recommend
Square Cafe
150 North St
9 locals recommend
not really a cafe. nice chi-chi american resstaurant, medium prices, nice warm atmosphere, good interior design, very small, in cute walkable original old downtown. 10 minute drive, 20 min bike.
reasonably priced. french cambodian food. decent atmosphere (GREAT fish tank). many interesting dishes. sushi.
27 locals recommend
Dalat Restaurant
181 Nantasket Ave
27 locals recommend
reasonably priced. french cambodian food. decent atmosphere (GREAT fish tank). many interesting dishes. sushi.
seafood with a view of fishing boats and pleasure craft bobbing in Cohasset Cove. in scenic old Cohasset village.
7 locals recommend
Atlantica Restaurant
44 Border St
7 locals recommend
seafood with a view of fishing boats and pleasure craft bobbing in Cohasset Cove. in scenic old Cohasset village.
a great breakfast or lunch with a heavy dose of kitsch
26 locals recommend
Toast
121 Nantasket Ave
26 locals recommend
a great breakfast or lunch with a heavy dose of kitsch
very cute, very old fashioned/original diner style/feel, VERY cheap. breakfast & lunch only, 7 days/week. within 12 min. walking distance. cute antique store next door too.
396 Bridge St
396 Bridge Street
very cute, very old fashioned/original diner style/feel, VERY cheap. breakfast & lunch only, 7 days/week. within 12 min. walking distance. cute antique store next door too.
really cool experience cook your own soup in minutes from ingredients you choose. warm and inviting fun interior. perfect on a cool day. very relaxing. pretty cheap. authentic japanese cuisine.
8 locals recommend
Shabu
397 Hancock St
8 locals recommend
really cool experience cook your own soup in minutes from ingredients you choose. warm and inviting fun interior. perfect on a cool day. very relaxing. pretty cheap. authentic japanese cuisine.
good, pretty authentic thai at a very good price. mostly takeout but decent atmosphere small seating.
Little Duck Thai Restaurant
57 Granite St
good, pretty authentic thai at a very good price. mostly takeout but decent atmosphere small seating.
great lobster at a GREAT price. easier to get than hingham lobster pound - walk in anytime. havent tried a lot of their other options. some seating, ok divey atmosphere. take out common.
The Lobster Stop
723 Washington St
great lobster at a GREAT price. easier to get than hingham lobster pound - walk in anytime. havent tried a lot of their other options. some seating, ok divey atmosphere. take out common.
nice homey cafe with good breakfast/lunch at low/fair price. friendly. ok/nice pleasant atmosphere. very hometown american.
Craig's Cafe
1354 Hancock St
nice homey cafe with good breakfast/lunch at low/fair price. friendly. ok/nice pleasant atmosphere. very hometown american.
creative asian tapas. fun to try. decently priced. casual but nice atmosphere.
Kama Lounge
39 Cottage Ave
creative asian tapas. fun to try. decently priced. casual but nice atmosphere.
CLASSIC american food and famous for their lobster roll and burgers. casual. medium/low prices. good local color experience.
Grumpy White's Restaurant
211 Sea St
CLASSIC american food and famous for their lobster roll and burgers. casual. medium/low prices. good local color experience.
classic albanian/chi-chi american. rather on the higher end price wise, would dress up a bit. roof deck. this place is very busy/popular.
14 locals recommend
Alba Restaurant
1486 Hancock St
14 locals recommend
classic albanian/chi-chi american. rather on the higher end price wise, would dress up a bit. roof deck. this place is very busy/popular.
GREAT sushi and cooked japanese food at a good price in an upbeat fun atmosphere. can be loud at night. nice atmosphere. casual. as creative rolls and as good as any in boston.
11 locals recommend
Fuji
698 Hancock St
11 locals recommend
GREAT sushi and cooked japanese food at a good price in an upbeat fun atmosphere. can be loud at night. nice atmosphere. casual. as creative rolls and as good as any in boston.
good thai restaurant at a good price in a peaceful, pleasant quiet atmosphere. recommended.
Pad Thai Restaurant
671 Hancock St
good thai restaurant at a good price in a peaceful, pleasant quiet atmosphere. recommended.
if you like sports bars, this is supposed to be a great one. very popular. also classic american food.
10 locals recommend
The Fours
15 Cottage Ave
10 locals recommend
if you like sports bars, this is supposed to be a great one. very popular. also classic american food.
well, it's the very first one every built. EVER, and now they have like 10,000 in 32 countries. so, kinda cool. but, pretty much looks like most every other one today.
13 locals recommend
Dunkin'
543 Southern Artery
13 locals recommend
well, it's the very first one every built. EVER, and now they have like 10,000 in 32 countries. so, kinda cool. but, pretty much looks like most every other one today.
supposed to be very good and has gluten free pizza.
Unchained Pizza
550 Adams St
supposed to be very good and has gluten free pizza.
authentic cantonese/hong kong family-style comfort food, noodles, dumplings and soups. divey atmosphere, great low prices.
Saigon Corner
24 Billings Rd
authentic cantonese/hong kong family-style comfort food, noodles, dumplings and soups. divey atmosphere, great low prices.
one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in the area, (much of menu in mandarin). as good as chinatown but right nearby. good pricing. have dim sum. ambiance is Much too bright, but, ok.
East Chinatown Restaurant
415 Hancock St
one of the most authentic Chinese restaurants in the area, (much of menu in mandarin). as good as chinatown but right nearby. good pricing. have dim sum. ambiance is Much too bright, but, ok.
somewhat authentic ramen /soup shop. 'great hot milk tea'. reviews are mixed, i havent tried yet. prices low. divy/homey atmosphere.
Fairy Cafe
14-16 Brook St
somewhat authentic ramen /soup shop. 'great hot milk tea'. reviews are mixed, i havent tried yet. prices low. divy/homey atmosphere.
good indian food at a good price in a warm pleasant atmosphere. is it the best ever? no. but it's fine and good. 10 min. drive.
7 locals recommend
Punjab Cafe
653 Southern Artery
7 locals recommend
good indian food at a good price in a warm pleasant atmosphere. is it the best ever? no. but it's fine and good. 10 min. drive.
Vietnamese noodle and soup specialties. very authentic, good/low priced.
Pho Linh
409 Hancock St
Vietnamese noodle and soup specialties. very authentic, good/low priced.
cute, cheap, tasty. very vintage-y
Sunnyside Up
400 Bridge St
cute, cheap, tasty. very vintage-y

Essentials

5 minute's walk convenience store with selection of foods and sundries including some items from each food group ;)
Tedeschi Food Shops
11 Sea Street
5 minute's walk convenience store with selection of foods and sundries including some items from each food group ;)
european-style grocery with slightly smaller than supermarket and more department oriented, produce, floral, butcher, deli, bakery, etc.
8 locals recommend
The Fresh Market
11 Essington Dr
8 locals recommend
european-style grocery with slightly smaller than supermarket and more department oriented, produce, floral, butcher, deli, bakery, etc.
cool grocery with specialty foods and produce and wine and cheese, a little of everything in a smaller footprint, with interesting design and selection. economical.
409 locals recommend
Trader Joe's
748 Memorial Dr
409 locals recommend
cool grocery with specialty foods and produce and wine and cheese, a little of everything in a smaller footprint, with interesting design and selection. economical.
large conventional supermarket. 5 minute bus ride/drive away/ 15 minute bike. bright and well displayed. average/good prices. has Everything.
248 locals recommend
Stop & Shop
779 McGrath Hwy
248 locals recommend
large conventional supermarket. 5 minute bus ride/drive away/ 15 minute bike. bright and well displayed. average/good prices. has Everything.
15 minute drive. Saturdays June - Oct 10A - 2P Vegetables, fruits, eggs, baked goods, herbs, cut flowers, potted plants and more. ALL FRESH, ALL LOCAL!
Hingham Farmers Market
204 Union Street
15 minute drive. Saturdays June - Oct 10A - 2P Vegetables, fruits, eggs, baked goods, herbs, cut flowers, potted plants and more. ALL FRESH, ALL LOCAL!
chinese Super market. groceries - TONS of unusual foods and most regular ones. plus tons of everything under the sun dept.store style. fun to browse. easily spend an hour. and CHEAP. highly reccomend
9 locals recommend
Kam Man Foods
219 Quincy Ave
9 locals recommend
chinese Super market. groceries - TONS of unusual foods and most regular ones. plus tons of everything under the sun dept.store style. fun to browse. easily spend an hour. and CHEAP. highly reccomend

Arts & Culture

conventional large multiplex cinema, 7 minute drive, 5 minute bus.
9 locals recommend
Patriot Cinemas
25 Shipyard Dr
9 locals recommend
conventional large multiplex cinema, 7 minute drive, 5 minute bus.
Beautiful OLD historic theatre building a lovely place to take in a movie on the old fashioned larger screen too. very well-kept. 10 minute drive, 20 minute biking.
Loring Hall Cinema
65 Main St
Beautiful OLD historic theatre building a lovely place to take in a movie on the old fashioned larger screen too. very well-kept. 10 minute drive, 20 minute biking.
live music of many kinds, bar, and a GREAT dance floor. lots of fun.
13 locals recommend
The C Note
159 Nantasket Ave
13 locals recommend
live music of many kinds, bar, and a GREAT dance floor. lots of fun.
MINI GOLF! really fun and pleasant atmosphere course. also next door, ice cream beach food, corn dogs, and really nice arcade with SKEEBALL! and, historic carousel 100 yrs old
197 Nantasket Ave
197 Nantasket Avenue
MINI GOLF! really fun and pleasant atmosphere course. also next door, ice cream beach food, corn dogs, and really nice arcade with SKEEBALL! and, historic carousel 100 yrs old
a 'Bingo' type game played with ball where adults can win money. from the 1940s. it's really fascinating. like bingo plus skeeball plus gambling
Fascination
189 Nantasket Ave
a 'Bingo' type game played with ball where adults can win money. from the 1940s. it's really fascinating. like bingo plus skeeball plus gambling

Shopping

large women's clothing store the outlet for Talbots, a local/national (started here in Hingham first) womens professional classic style clothing line. great deals.
Talbots
164 North St
large women's clothing store the outlet for Talbots, a local/national (started here in Hingham first) womens professional classic style clothing line. great deals.
Good 'economy price' retailer of clothes and shoes for women and men, with assortment of bags/suitcases/purses, umbrellas, sunglasses, some housewares. if you need a little something... 5 minute bus.
Marshalls
400 Lincoln St
Good 'economy price' retailer of clothes and shoes for women and men, with assortment of bags/suitcases/purses, umbrellas, sunglasses, some housewares. if you need a little something... 5 minute bus.
cute little housewares shop, in a cute little shopping district. other similar stores, in very walkable, original small downtown. most are OLD buildings. 10 minute drive, 20 min bike.
La Petite Maison
142 North St
cute little housewares shop, in a cute little shopping district. other similar stores, in very walkable, original small downtown. most are OLD buildings. 10 minute drive, 20 min bike.
ladies classic professional clothing. the very first talbots store - in a 17th century colonial wood house, in operation since 1947. in the small downtown.
Talbots
164 North St
ladies classic professional clothing. the very first talbots store - in a 17th century colonial wood house, in operation since 1947. in the small downtown.
old school comic shop
New England Comics
95 Pleasant St
old school comic shop

Everything Else

if you need to relax, so close by.
Elements Massage - Hingham
9 Shipyard Dr
if you need to relax, so close by.
if you need to work out, right nearby.
BodyScapes Fitness Hingham
6 Shipyard Dr
if you need to work out, right nearby.
great hot yoga studio at great visitor prices, drop ins welcome. 15 minute bike, 5 min. bus.
Open Doors Yoga Studio
400 Lincoln St
great hot yoga studio at great visitor prices, drop ins welcome. 15 minute bike, 5 min. bus.
ferry to boston harbor islands, to airport, or to boston.
Shipyard Point
ferry to boston harbor islands, to airport, or to boston.
ferry to boston, boston harbor islands.
Hingham Harbor Marina
26 Summer St
ferry to boston, boston harbor islands.
rent your own and go kayaking! 20 to 80$ depending upon length of time, one or two person.
12 locals recommend
Nantasket Kayaks
48 George Washington Blvd
12 locals recommend
rent your own and go kayaking! 20 to 80$ depending upon length of time, one or two person.
outside: intimidating. inside: 100% private, clean roomette, absolute relax. u bring water 2 drink, LOTS, loofa, towel. (up to 1h) $30/1 person $50/2pers http://www.finlandsteambaths.com/history.htm
Finland Steam Baths
81 Copeland Street
outside: intimidating. inside: 100% private, clean roomette, absolute relax. u bring water 2 drink, LOTS, loofa, towel. (up to 1h) $30/1 person $50/2pers http://www.finlandsteambaths.com/history.htm
red line quincy center subway (and bus) station. 10 min drive, 15 min bus, 20 min bike
26 locals recommend
Quincy Center station
26 locals recommend
red line quincy center subway (and bus) station. 10 min drive, 15 min bus, 20 min bike
the stop for bus inbound to Boston via Quincy Center T station or just to Quincy Center itself.
562 Bridge St
the stop for bus inbound to Boston via Quincy Center T station or just to Quincy Center itself.
the stop for bus outbound to hingham shipyard for dining/entertainment/etc or to the stop and shop supermarket (and other nearby businesses). actual location ON 3A, not on north st.
182 North St
182 North Street
the stop for bus outbound to hingham shipyard for dining/entertainment/etc or to the stop and shop supermarket (and other nearby businesses). actual location ON 3A, not on north st.

Entertainment & Activities

MINI GOLF!!! so close! the Bocce Court is not really part of the mini golf but is nearby.
Shipyard Drive
Shipyard Drive
MINI GOLF!!! so close! the Bocce Court is not really part of the mini golf but is nearby.
historic ship and shipbuilding museum. only preserved US navy heavy cruiser. from 1943 tours, museum, 6$. closed lately for repairs, check first.
6 locals recommend
US Naval Ship Building Museum
6 locals recommend
historic ship and shipbuilding museum. only preserved US navy heavy cruiser. from 1943 tours, museum, 6$. closed lately for repairs, check first.

Sightseeing

great walks, beautiful picnics, relaxing water views.10 min drive away. 'famous' hidden gem in boston area. can do an hour or a day.
54 locals recommend
World's End
Martins Lane
54 locals recommend
great walks, beautiful picnics, relaxing water views.10 min drive away. 'famous' hidden gem in boston area. can do an hour or a day.
the small 'old library' in back is one of the cutest most unusual pieces of architecture (about 100-150 years old) i have seen. lovely.
Thomas Crane Public Library Foundation
40 Washington St
the small 'old library' in back is one of the cutest most unusual pieces of architecture (about 100-150 years old) i have seen. lovely.
beautiful severe architecture outside, amazing deep plaster relief ceiling inside. historical, 2 presidents buried there. lovely little antique cemetery across street.
6 locals recommend
United First Parish Church
1306 Hancock St
6 locals recommend
beautiful severe architecture outside, amazing deep plaster relief ceiling inside. historical, 2 presidents buried there. lovely little antique cemetery across street.
the most unusual church (inside) i've ever seen, and one of (or the???) oldest wood church in america. ALL wood interior. very modest but expertly crafted. not in any other way like a ship.
Old Ship Church
90 Main St
the most unusual church (inside) i've ever seen, and one of (or the???) oldest wood church in america. ALL wood interior. very modest but expertly crafted. not in any other way like a ship.
1688 antique house/tavern museum. preserved original bldg&furnishings. mid-June to Labor Day, weekends Sept Tues–Sat 1:30, 2:30, 3:30/ 781.749.0013 $5 http://www.hinghamhistorical.org/oldordinary.html
Hingham Historical Society
21 Lincoln Lane
1688 antique house/tavern museum. preserved original bldg&furnishings. mid-June to Labor Day, weekends Sept Tues–Sat 1:30, 2:30, 3:30/ 781.749.0013 $5 http://www.hinghamhistorical.org/oldordinary.html
beautiful: walks, views, picknicing interesting: decayed OLD (1776+) miltary structures, grafiti. open sunrise-set http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-south/fort-revere.html
24 locals recommend
Fort Revere Park
60 Farina Rd
24 locals recommend
beautiful: walks, views, picknicing interesting: decayed OLD (1776+) miltary structures, grafiti. open sunrise-set http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dcr/massparks/region-south/fort-revere.html
THE beach at the end of the world. bigger waves. crystal clear water. endless horizon. 20 minute drive. tons of stuff to do in the area. outdoor band concerts with Dancing on sundays.
48 locals recommend
Nantasket Beach
48 locals recommend
THE beach at the end of the world. bigger waves. crystal clear water. endless horizon. 20 minute drive. tons of stuff to do in the area. outdoor band concerts with Dancing on sundays.
woodlands, vernal pools, bridges, streams, benches, nature &city skyline views, 10 miles of trails. Weir River Farm: w/ up-close to horses, sheep, and chickens. Free, sunrise-sunset.
Whitney and Thayer Woods
Howes Lane
woodlands, vernal pools, bridges, streams, benches, nature &city skyline views, 10 miles of trails. Weir River Farm: w/ up-close to horses, sheep, and chickens. Free, sunrise-sunset.
12 miles of paved bicycle trails, and many miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails. Fishing. a beautiful clear sweet stream.
13 locals recommend
Wompatuck State Park
204 Union St
13 locals recommend
12 miles of paved bicycle trails, and many miles of wooded bridle paths and hiking trails. Fishing. a beautiful clear sweet stream.
views, walks, picnic, biking, relaxing.
6 locals recommend
Webb Memorial State Park
371 River St
6 locals recommend
views, walks, picnic, biking, relaxing.
stunning views, microclimates, historic structures, picnic, walk, relax. take ferry from Quincy Shipyard or Hingham Harbor.
30 locals recommend
Boston Harbor Islands National Recreation Area
191w Atlantic Avenue
30 locals recommend
stunning views, microclimates, historic structures, picnic, walk, relax. take ferry from Quincy Shipyard or Hingham Harbor.
rock climbing, hiking, views, granite mountains.
6 locals recommend
Quincy Quarries Reservation
Ricciuti Drive
6 locals recommend
rock climbing, hiking, views, granite mountains.
lighthouse
20 locals recommend
Scituate Lighthouse
100 Lighthouse Rd
20 locals recommend
lighthouse
restored antique house-and-furnishings museum June through August 31st, Weds-Fri 1:00-4:00pm, Sat10a-2p same location has add'l features: ship chandlery/maritime museum circa 1760; &Pratt bldg/museum
4 Elm St
4 Elm Street
restored antique house-and-furnishings museum June through August 31st, Weds-Fri 1:00-4:00pm, Sat10a-2p same location has add'l features: ship chandlery/maritime museum circa 1760; &Pratt bldg/museum
$5, tour 4 historic structures. includes trolly service. birthplaces of John Adams & John Quincy Adams, and library. all are full of adams books and furnishings. beautiful grounds. knowledgeble guides
29 locals recommend
Adams National Historical Park
135 Adams Street
29 locals recommend
$5, tour 4 historic structures. includes trolly service. birthplaces of John Adams & John Quincy Adams, and library. all are full of adams books and furnishings. beautiful grounds. knowledgeble guides
historic 1770 furnished house-museum. June 1 - October 15 First Saturday of the month 1 – 5p Tours on the hour. Last tour at 4p; $5
Quincy House
20 Muirhead St
historic 1770 furnished house-museum. June 1 - October 15 First Saturday of the month 1 – 5p Tours on the hour. Last tour at 4p; $5